22 h. ago Thousands back plans to see HMRC Inheritance Tax threshold raised to £1m

Tens of thousands of people are calling on HMRC to raise the threshold

Economics

24 h. ago How much does your town pay in inheritance tax? Our interactive map reveals the hotspots across Britain

The number of families paying inheritance tax is increasing every year, with the latest figures, which cover the 2022-23 tax year, indicating a 12% jump to over 31,000.

Economics

36 h. ago UK rental listings fall at fastest rate since Covid lockdown, survey shows

Rics members attribute sharp drop to worries over tenants’ rights, inheritance tax and national insurance

Politics

47 h. ago Starmer says he has confidence in Peter Mandelson despite resurfaced ties to Jeffrey Epstein – UK politics live

PM was grilled by Kemi Badenoch on suitability of Mandelson for job as US ambassador Helena Horton is a Guardian environment reporter.Emma Reynolds, the new environment secretary, had a difficult job this morning: meeting a group of farmers after Labour caused fury in the rural community by introducing a new inheritance tax.The Treasury reserve, designed to be used for “genuinely unforeseen, unaffordable and unavoidable pressures” has recently been used to fund higher public sector pay and compensation payouts.In a letter to ministers, the chancellor said Treasury would only consider providing reserve funds to departments that have already maximised their savings Continue reading...

Politics

68 h. ago How can I leave my home to my step daughter without losing this valuable inheritance tax perk?

On my wife's will and mine my stepdaughter is named as a beneficiary using my family name as is my biological daughter.

Politics

2 d. ago I want to leave my home to my stepdaughter but I'm worried about missing out on this valuable inheritance tax perk. What can I do? Our experts have the answer

On my wife's will and mine my stepdaughter is named as a beneficiary using my family name as is my biological daughter.

Events

4 d. ago Has AI worked out my inheritance tax correctly? STEVE WEBB replies

According to AI, the pension will not be 'part of the estate' because it is in trust. So it can't be used to pay off the debts of the estate.

Economics

4 d. ago Share tips to beat Rachel Reeves's latest tax raid: MIDAS reveals how buying these brilliantly cheap stocks can help you avoid inheritance trap

It's no secret that the Chancellor has inheritance tax in her sights for November's Budget. More families than ever will end up paying the 40 per cent tax in the coming years.

Economics

9 d. ago Should YOU copy Angela Rayner and put your house in a trust? The  tactic to reduce your inheritance tax

Putting assets into trust can offer many benefits, for example to reduce your inheritance tax bill or to create a legacy for loved ones.

Politics

9 d. ago Should YOU copy Angela Rayner and put your house in a trust? The new tactic to reduce your inheritance tax bill

Putting assets into trust can offer many benefits, for example to reduce your inheritance tax bill or to create a legacy for loved ones.

Economics

1 week ago Sir Terry Wogan’s son bemoans lack of buyers for £3.75m mansion

Mark Wogan criticised the law which demands inheritance tax is paid within six months of a death.

Economics

1 week ago Inheritance Tax rules simplified and why they could change at the Autumn Budget

Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate, such as property, money and possessions, of someone who’s died.

Economics

1 week ago Court order is stopping Angela Rayner revealing more about property deals, says No10

Keir Starmer's spokesman said the Deputy PM is 'urgently' working on a way to give more details 'in the interests of public transparency'. The nature of the order is not known.

Economics

1 week ago The 'remarkable coincidence' that could let 'three pads Rayner' avoid inheritance tax: Deputy PM's constituency home is valued at EXACT threshold when tax becomes payable

The Deputy Prime Minister is embroiled in a deepening sleaze row over her tax affairs after it was revealed she bought an £800,000 second home on the south coast.

Economics

2 w. ago What you need to know about inheritance tax and the planned changes

A financial expert recommends speaking to an independent advisor about your money

Politics

2 w. ago Can I use a trust to pass my property to my two adult children?

How can I pass my property to my two adult children and minimise inheritance tax? Are there trusts open to me, or other options I should look at?

Society

2 w. ago New calls to increase Inheritance Tax threshold to £1 million

The UK Government will introduce changes to Inheritance Tax in 2027.

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves confirms MP Torsten Bell will help with Budget prep

He ran the Resolution Foundation think tank, which proposed that the triple lock be scrapped and inheritance tax be overhauled.

Economics

2 w. ago The North London area among the UK's most hit by by inheritance tax

The North London area among the UK's most hit by by inheritance tax  Ham & High

Events

2 w. ago I delayed taking my state pension so why have I received a tax demand for last year? STEVE WEBB replies

My request to end the deferral seems to have prompted the DWP system to write to the tax office, giving them wrong information about when I started taking my pension.

Economics